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Why does my right rear brake make a grinding sound the first few stops each morning and the brake pads are fairly newRONALD ANDERSON - 1997 Honda CR-V - Brakes - 8/20/2011brake shoes have aprox 25K and breaking seems perfect-
8/20/2011 JimmMaybe related to slight amount of dirt trapped between the brake pads and the brake rotor. May also be related to the rear parking brake not fully releasing from the brake rotor. Try to inspect and clean the parking brake cable at the right rear wheel - where it connects to the brake caliper - may be corroded or dirty.
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8/10/2011 HouseCallAutoHave to read the ABS code stored. That is how all ABS systems are diagnosed now. Nobody just "knows" what to replace. You can buy your own scan tool for this but it may run you a COUPLE / THREE HUNDRED bucks. Once you know the code I can tell you what to buy and replace yourself. The tool will pay for itself the first time you use it. -
8/10/2011 chinasinoyIf your ABS light is light it could mean several things. First check to make sure that your parking break is all the way down. Secondly, it could be cause by you not having enough fluid for your breaks.
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When I step on the brakes, all of my lights (interior and exterior) come on as if I turned on the parking lights.Bill - 1988 Honda Accord - Brakes - 8/8/2011 -
This is a gem of a car with 161,000 miles. Why do my tail lights remain on after turning the car off?Norm - 1992 Honda Accord - Brakes - 8/3/2011No dash lights are on. It began yesterday and has never done it before. I've checked fuses under the hood; could not find the fuse box that's supposed to be under the dash on the driver's sidel. I've checked hand brake and pumped the brakes. The back window red ... -
On the rear brakes. do i need a piston tool to push it back to caliper,or can i use a clamp like the front brakesanthony - 2006 Honda Pilot - Brakes - 8/3/2011-
8/3/2011 JimmWith the brake caliper loose (unbolted) but still in place - place a scewdriver between the old disc pad and the rotor and pry the pad and piston back to gain clearance. Then, remove the caliper - and using the old brake pad again - place a c-clamp over the caliper and press the old brake pad to compress the piston into the caliper bore.
8/3/2011 anthonythank you Jimm
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8/2/2011 JimmTry the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the front and rear disc brake pads and rotors for your vehicle.
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Why do brake lights stay on when car is shut offpaulconnellyllc - 1998 Honda Accord - Brakes - 7/23/2011-
7/23/2011 JimmCheck the brake light switch - located under the brake pedal arm - near the brake arm pivot just underneath the instrument panel. This switch may be faulty causing the light to stay on. Also may be a faulty brake light relay.
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The ABS light is constantly on. Assuming I have lost the ABS system, what is the cost to repair?momto2 - 2003 Honda Civic - Brakes - 7/6/2011-
7/6/2011 yboy82You have to identify first what the stored trouble code is. By using a scan tool capable of reading ABS trouble code. The extracted trouble code will help you find the fault of your vehicle's problem and that's the time you can have the estimate cost of the repair. -
7/6/2011 yboy82If possible check out more about the TSB below
2003 Honda Civic Service Brakes, Air Service Bulletin 289832
NHTSA: Action Number: 10013341 Service Bulletin Number: 289832
Report Date:
Sep 01, 2004Component:
Service Brakes, Air
Summary: Skip clear and retest steps in abs diagnosis. *eh
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Replacing rear brake pads I found inside pad untouched and outside pad wiped out. What is wrong?Bradley L - 2002 Honda CR-V - Brakes - 6/23/2011-
6/23/2011 JimmMost likely the uneven wear is due to a stuck of frozen (or partially frozen) brake caliper. The piston may be stuck in the caliper bore and not fully retracting when the brakes are not applied. This indicates the brake calipers need servicing / repair / replacement.
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All lights work, not brakes. checked fuses, bulbs seem ok ??????????kevin - 1996 Honda Civic - Brakes - 6/15/2011-
6/15/2011 CVOInspect the brake light switch.
For further information, navigate to this site via this link and see the detailed procedures and drawings on how to replace the switch.
http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
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6/15/2011 Spoon Sportstry looking on the kick board on the drivers side it's the panel on the lower left the one you kick when you drive with the left foot. or it could be on the left hand side of the dash, you will see it when you open your door all the way look at the end of the dash as you open the door all the way . it could also be underneath the steering wheel side below the dash.
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REAR PAX TIRES ARE DRYROTTED & CRACKED. WHEEL ALIGNMENT REAR BRAKE PADS & BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERLeticia - 2006 Honda Odyssey - Brakes - 6/13/2011REAR BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACEMENT-
6/13/2011 JimmIs there a question for this information provided? Is the question in regard to how to perform the repairs? If so, check the 'How-To-Guides' tab on this page. Is the question about how much these repairs might cost? if so, then check the 'Estimate Cost' tab on this page.
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rapidly repeating sound coming from rear when I applied brake?HouseOfNinja - 1998 Honda Civic - Brakes - 6/10/2011My civic has 160K miles, and when I applied brakes, it makes squeal high pitch rapidly repeating sound. and for every noise it occure, the car feels like skip something. Could it be the bearing? or brake shoes? Thanks in advance.-
6/10/2011 CVOBrake shoes worn-out to the metal causing a metal to metal binding in the brake drums. Replace the brake drums.
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Humming noise on right side by tireLynn144 - 2002 Honda Accord - Brakes - 6/9/2011Have 2 friends listen and 1 says bad rotor ball bearings loose replace rotor...2nd friend says now way no ball bearings in front rotor ball bearing are in hub...which friend is correct..and can bad ball bearings cause humming noise while going straight and making ...-
6/9/2011 CVOFIG : Knuckle and related components-Accord with disc brakes.
http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
Visit this site and see the wheel bearings.
Note. Left wheel bearings were failed due to the right side of the tire were hitting the curb while the car was parked.
6/16/2011 CVOCorrection....right wheel bearings.
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When i go to stop the car pulls to the left and pedal gets hard.ocasio - 1992 Honda Accord - Brakes - 5/27/2011i change that caliper twice and two other ones along with brake lines and MC and PB-
5/27/2011 Spoon SportsIt could simply be air in the lines or a jammed caliper. If you right caliper is locked or sticking on a little bit then when you are driving it is braking a little bit...pulling you right, but when you brake, the jammed (right) one stays where it is and the left works properly...pulling you to the left.
5/31/2011 ocasioi change the calipers and i still have that problem
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